Upper Division

Our Upper Dance Division is comprised of classes for students age 8 and older. Placement in classes depends on the ability level of the student. These classes are designed to classically train students in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern. We also encourage our dancers to attend our conditioning classes in order to enhance their training. A new student entering our program will need to be evaluated for placement by the Director or one of our senior teachers. During the spring semester, our teaching staff will evaluate students in class and recommend a level for the student for the following year. This recommendation will be given out to students in their Student Registration.

Monday Classes

Ballet – Level 1 (4:30-5:30) | Robin Stuyverson

Beginning Ballet for ages 8-10.

Jazz/Tap – Level 2 (4:30-5:30) | Rebecca Strickland

Intermediate Jazz and Tap for students in Level 2, or ages 11-13. Must have completed Jazz/Tap Level 1.

Ballet – Level 2 (5:30-6:30) | Robin Stuyverson

A beginning/intermediate ballet class for ages 11-13. Must have completed Ballet Level 1. Students enrolled in this class are encouraged to attend two Ballet classes per week.

Jazz/Tap – Level 1 (5:30-6:30) | Keren Stevens

Beginning Jazz and Tap for students in Level 1, or ages 8-10.

Irish Dance – Adult & Ballet 2+ (6:30-7:30) | Sydney Klyczek

Beginning level class focusing on the basic techniques and fundamentals to build a talent in Irish Dance. Students will become acquainted with the traditional music of Irish Dance as well as begin to learn basic soft shoe steps, such as the jig and beginner reel.

Tuesday Classes

Adult Ballet - (10:15-11:30) | Ircamar Garcia

Ballet – Level 4/5 (3:15-4:30) | Ircamar Garcia

Advanced Ballet for ages 13 and above.

Jazz/Tap – Level 3 (4:30-5:30) | Brittany Hutto

Intermediate Jazz and Tap, for students in Levels 3 and up, or ages 13-18.

Pointe – Level 4/5 (4:30-5:30) | Suzie Bowling

An intermediate/advanced class for ages 13-18. Includes Conditioning. Students enrolled in this class are required to attend two Ballet classes per week.

Jazz/Tap – Level 4 (5:30-6:30) | Brittany Hutto

Advanced Jazz and Tap, for students in Levels 4 and up, or ages 13-18.

Ballet – Level 3 (5:30-6:45) | Ircamar Garcia

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet for ages 12-15.

Dance Conditioning - (5:30-6:30) | Mary Kathryn Murphy

Focuses on building core strength as well as increasing endurance and flexibility through a variety of exercises.

Lyrical – Levels 3 and above (6:30-7:30) | Mary Kathryn Murphy

A class designed for students who are Level 3 and above. Lyrical dancing is performed to music with lyrics while focusing on expression of emotion.

Pointe – Level 3 (6:45-7:30) | Ircamar Garcia

A beginning/intermediate class for ages 12-15. Includes Conditioning. Students enrolled in this class are required to attend two Ballet classes per week.

Thursday Classes

Adult Ballet - (10:15-11:30) | Ircamar Garcia

Beginning Modern – Levels 2 and above (3:30-4:30) | Ircamar Garcia

Beginning Modern and Contemporary dance work.

Ballet – Level 4/5 (3:30-5:00) | Suzie Bowling

Advanced ballet for ages 13 and above.

Ballet – Level 2 (4:30-5:30) | Bethany Willis

A beginning/intermediate ballet class for ages 11-13.

Ballet – Level 3 (5:00-6:30) | Ircamar Garcia

An intermediate/advanced ballet class for ages 12-15.

Intermediate Modern - Level 3 (6:30-7:30) | Jennie Petuch

Intermediate Modern and Contemporary dance work for students who have completed Beginning Modern Level 2.